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Friday, September 23, 2011

Gift-o-Rama

Yesterday was my birthday, and even though I adamantly stated to my family that I did not want any gifts, of course they didn’t listen.This is always an ongoing battle within our family.

Anyhow, since they didn’t listen as usual, I thought I’d show you some of the goodies I got yesterday:

A “kinda antique” clock from my Dad.This clock sat on an end table at my Great-Aunt Harriet’s house since my childhood and I remember playing with it for hours and hours.It has two little doors that open & close and the clock face swings in (so you can wind it & set the time) if you have one of the doors open & push on it.Upon seeing it again last year while visiting, I mentioned to my Dad how much I liked it.It’s been broken for years now (most likely from my playing with it), but my Dad took it to a jewelers, had it fixed and gave it to me for a birthday present!

My sister also sent me a really neat snake bracelet / watch!The picture doesn’t do it justice though.It’s a shiny black enamel with jewel eyes and the snake’s head flips up to reveal the watch inside.Very swanky.I think she’s trying to tell me that I should dress up once in a while.

I also got a Fall-themed handmade quilt from my Mom. Although I think I guilted her into giving it to me.She just finished it a few days ago and showed it to me, and I immediately said that it would make a great present for me!Joking of course.But I ended up getting it anyhow.So it graced her sofa for a whole two days; not even sure if she got to use it for five minutes.Now it will be used to warm Rhiannon and I up on the couch.

And as if on cue, I received my first issue of “Hobby Farm” in the mail yesterday!This was a gift from Tiny Gardener….she had a giveaway on her birthday a while ago and I was the big winner.

So thank you all for the birthday wishes and gifts.I think I’m going to go snuggle up under my new quilt and flip through my new Hobby Farms magazine.And don’t worry Mom; I won’t let the cats puke on the quilt.

Krazo Acres

About Me

Hi there! My name is Carolyn, and against my husband’s constant badgering about keeping a low-profile, I’d like to welcome you to our blog. Paul & I are originally suburbanites, but always had the itch to get out into the country. Ten years ago, we finally made the plunge, sold our house in the ‘burbs & bought a log home with a few acres in the Ozarks. In the process of carving out a homestead on the land, we were also blessed with a beautiful daughter in early 2009. This is the story of our adventures. But most of all, this is living proof that YOU can make the move to a more sustainable, fulfilling & enjoyable lifestyle. No credit card required!